something doesn’t smell right [exp]

Meaning:

• when something makes you think that something bad or illegal is happening.

Examples:

1. I see suspicious actions in the upper floor. it doesn’t smell right at all.
2. He keeps changing his story, and something doesn’t smell right.
3. That advertisement for a free car doesn’t smell right; it’s probably a scam.
4. She said she got a designer bag for $10, but something doesn’t smell right about that deal.
5. His sudden change of heart doesn’t smell right to me.
6. The numbers in the report don’t add up; something doesn’t smell right here.
7. Their excuse for the project delay doesn’t smell right.
8. The alibi he gave to the police doesn’t smell right.
9. Something doesn’t smell right about the way this contract was signed.
10. He keeps changing his story, and something doesn’t smell right.
11. That advertisement for a free car doesn’t smell right; it’s probably a scam.
12. He claims he’s never been here before, but something doesn’t smell right about that.
13. Their explanation for the budget overrun doesn’t smell right.
14. That email promising free money doesn’t smell right to me.

Quiz

Quiz; "something doesn’t smell right"

Read carefully the passage about the meaning of "something doesn’t smell right" and answer the question

1 / 4

Which emotion is someone most likely feeling when they say, “something doesn’t smell right”?

Excitement

Suspicion

Confidence

Indifference

2 / 4

Which scenario best fits the phrase "something doesn’t smell right"?

You receive an email saying you won a free vacation but never entered any contest.

Your friend gives you a sincere compliment on your new outfit.

You see a rainbow after a heavy rainstorm.

Your teacher explains a topic clearly and you understand it immediately.

3 / 4

Which phrase has a similar meaning to "something doesn’t smell right"?

"There’s no such thing as a free lunch."

"It’s water under the bridge."

"Curiosity killed the cat."

"Practice makes perfect."

4 / 4

How would you react if you thought “something doesn’t smell right”?

Ignore the situation entirely

Ask questions and look for more information

Celebrate without hesitation

Accept everything at face value

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